How far is Minneapolis, MN from Wyanett, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Wyanett, MN is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.16 mi
01h 11m
Flight
42.91 mi
69.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.91 mi
Kilometers
69.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.16 mi
Kilometers
91.99 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyanett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Wyanett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Otsego
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Minneapolis
28.6 mi
00h 35m
To Wyanett
28.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Wyanett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Wyanett.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

    130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I-94 W

    8.7 mi · 10 min · I-94 W

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 169

    18.1 mi · 21 min · US Highway 169

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1915 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    95 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Rum River Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Rum River Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 95

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 95

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95

    3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 95 Northwest

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 95 Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Wyanett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
18.5 mi · 32%
I 94 West
14.1 mi · 25%
I-94 W
8.7 mi · 15%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 13%
State Highway 95
3.51 mi · 6%
Highway 95 Northwest
2.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 169

Continue on US Highway 169

18.1 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otsego
00h 35m from Minneapolis
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wyanett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Wyanett?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Otsego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Minneapolis and 28.6 miles from Wyanett.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wyanett.

Stop Ideas Near Otsego

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Otsego, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Otsego.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

47 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

54 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

114 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Wyanett. Straight-line distance: 42.91 mi (69.06 km).

Minneapolis

#1 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wyanett

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,826
Coordinates45.5869100, -93.4507900
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Wyanett (-93.45079, 45.58691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.21
Round trip
$14.42
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.21 $14.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.92 $15.84
Premium $4.39 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $4.86 $9.83 $19.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Wyanett. The current time is 10:35:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.